SG Bitcast: Recent Episodes
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The SG Bitcast is your weekly gaming show covering all things Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, and PC with industry and technical insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
In Bitcast 384 the guys discuss Bungie's future with Destiny, PlayStation's State of Play and change of heart on exclusives, Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight, and more!
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
In Bitcast 382 the guys discuss Housemarque's latest in Saros. They also chat Lord of Hatred, The Blood of Dawnwalker's release date and details, 007 First Light, the new Resident Evil movie, and more!
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
In Bitcast 377 the guys finally discuss the long-awaited Crimson Desert including IGN's review. Also, Marathon's new content, Starfield's PS5 launch and expansions, and more!
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
In Bitcast 375 the guys discuss their Resident Evil Requiem review, the Marathon Server Slam, PlayStation leaving PC?, and more!
In Bitcast 374 the guys discuss the major leadership changes at Xbox, PlayStation closing Bluepoint, and more!
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insights.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest gaming news with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest gaming news with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics with industry, technical, and legal insight.
Travis is back from his honeymoon and the guys have a lot to discuss with him including another early game of the year contender in Split Fiction. Also new Battlefield footage, Respawn canceling their multiplayer project?, and more!
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The Seasoned Gaming Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight!
The guys have a BIG show this week with guest, Joseph LaRussa joining, to discuss a memorable week in games including Avowed reviews, South of Midnight previews, Elden Ring Nightreign, PlayStation's State of Play, and more!
The guys are back to discuss the beginning of one of the biggest gaming months in some time with Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and the latest beta/showcase for Monster Hunter Wilds. They'll also chat Battlefield returning, another major PSN outage, GTA6 reportedly still coming in 2025, and more!
The guys sit down to chat about shifting times in the industry including Xbox continuing to shift their publishing model, the end of an era at BioWare, and PlayStation's confusing next steps. They also chat new reviews (Tails of Iron 2), new rumors, and more!
The guys discuss an exciting week in gaming including Xbox's fantastic Developer Direct, Ninja Gaiden making a comeback, and the upcoming onslaught of amazing games.
The trio is back together to discuss the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 including the form factor, Mario Kart 9 tease, and more. They'll also chat Aloft review, The First Berzerker: Khazan demo, expectations for Xbox's Developer Direct, and more!
Ains and Hoeg are joined by friend of the show, Mekel Kasanova to talk about Assassin's Creed Shadows' latest delay and what's next for Ubisoft. They'll also chat on the latest Switch 2 rumors, Xbox's Developer Direct, and more!
The guys are back for their first show of 2025 with a reflection on gaming in 2024. From The Game Awards and Summer Game Fest, to cancellations, surprises, and failures, 2024 was another historic one for the industry.
In Bitcast 320 the guys look ahead to 2025 to discuss their most anticipated planned game releases along with their expectations for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo. They also celebrate the holidays with the community!
In Bitcast 319 the guys chat about all the big reveals during The Game Awards including The Witcher 4, Elden Ring NightReign, Split Fiction, Onimusha and Ninja Gaiden returning, Intergalactic, and a LOT more. They also wrap up their Game Awards bet!
In Bitcast 318 the guys are back with a lot of games discuss including the excellent Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Path of Exile 2 early-access reviews. They'll also touch on the latest fallout with Ubisoft, Hazelight's new game "Split Fiction" leaking, and more!
In Bitcast 317 the guys discuss The Game Awards nominations, their predictions, and how the show can improve. They also discuss SG's Path of Exile 2 preview, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's release, the big Star Wars Outlaws update, and more!
In Bitcast 316 the guys discuss South of Midnight previews with Travis having met with Compulsion Games for IGN. Could it be Xbox's next big hit? They also talk the Indiana Jones deep dive, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake releasing, The Game Awards, and more!
In Bitcast 315 the guys discuss the performance of the newly released PlayStation 5 Pro and what early adopters can expect. They also continue their chat on Dragon Age, Mario and Luigi's return, Xbox's Halo 2 throwback, and more!
In Bitcast 314 the guys finally get to discuss a new Dragon Age title from BioWare. How did the reviews shake out, what are our early impressions, and who won the pizza bet!? They also chat Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D previews, PlayStation shutting down Concord and Firewalk permanently, Blumhouse's first horror game Fear the Spotlight, and more!
In Bitcast 313 the guys discuss the industry's biggest launch of the year in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Xbox's bet on Game Pass. They also chat Silent Hill 2, Alan Wake 2's The Lake House, and more!
In Bitcast 312 the guys chat about the latest Xbox Partner Preview including Remedy's first-ever multiplayer game FBC: Firebreak. They'll also talk Bloober team's new IP, STALKER 2 previews, and more!
In Bitcast 311 the trio is back and ready to talk about the big news out of Xbox relating to Halo Studios and the ability to stream your games digitally through the Xbox app on Android. They'll also talk another GOTY contender in Metaphor ReFantazio, the best horror games to play in October, and more!
In Bitcast 310, Ains and Travis sit down for a duo conversation about their Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred reviews. They also chat on Ubisoft's financial woes, the hype for Silent Hill 2 and Metaphor ReFantazio, Halo in third-person, and more!*Also be aware Travis has a technical issue during the show that we left in...purely for comedy purposes.
In Bitcast 309, the guys are joined by IGN's Executive Reviews Editor, Tom Marks, to have a discussion on PlayStation's State of Play, The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, the state of gaming discourse, review methodology, and more!
The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
The guys are back from vacation and ready to talk about a wild two weeks in gaming beginning with the PS5 Pro announcement and its place in the market. They also chat Concord's shut-down, Towerborne impressions, Astro Bot and Space Marine 2 reviews, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 306 the guys sit down to discuss the worst-kept secret in the PS5 Pro, what's expected from it, and its place in the market. They'll also discuss their State of Play hopes, Star Wars Outlaws reviews, updates on new releases, and more!
In Bitcast 305 the guys discuss the massive success of Black Myth Wukong and how it points to the evolving, global gaming industry. They also chat on Concord reviews and cover all the major announcements and updates from Gamescom including Starfield Shattered Space, Little Nightmares 3, Avowed, Indiana Jones, and more.
In Bitcast 304 the guys give you the full rundown of Gamescom including the schedule, events, and what to expect. They also talk Dragon Age The Veilguard previews, Black Myth Wukong reviews, The Plucky Squire, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Tango being saved, and more!
In Bitcast 303 the guys discuss the early fall rush of game releases including Space Marine 2, Black Myth Wukong, Star Wars Outlaws, Astro Bot, Concord, and Visions of Mana. Jon Clarke, Co-Founder of XboxEra, also joins to chat about Console Wars The Card Game!They also chat on Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Take 2's CEO thoughts on it launching in Game Pass, the Borderlands movie flopping, and more!
In Bitcast 302 the guys tackle the latest round of layoffs hitting the gaming industry, this time at PlayStation's Bungie. They discuss the feedback from employees including some commentary from contacts, along with why greed is damaging gaming overall. They also talk Avowed's delay, Gamescom expectations, the THQ Showcase, and more!
In Bitcast 301 the guys discuss the announcements surrounding Like a Dragon : Yakuza and Bioshock along with the general state of gaming adaptations with Halo, Fallout, Borderlands, The Last of Us, and more. They also catch up on all the games they've been playing and the excellent of Xbox Game Pass titles lately.
In this Bitcast special, the guys celebrate 300 episodes of the show by inviting many friends and creators from the community to stop by and share a memory or two. Thank you to everyone who has engaged with the show and Seasoned Gaming over the past several years!
In Bitcast 299, Hoeg is traveling so friend of the show, NeoGameSpark, re-joins the guys to talk about PlayStation's Concord and how it represents PlayStation's new focus on live-service games. They'll also discuss the Xbox Game Pass price increase, game previews such as Anger Foot, and more!
In Bitcast 298, Travis is traveling so we welcome host of The Gaming Circle Podcast, K. Asante, back to the panel! The guys break down all the latest and discuss a detailed look at Dragon Age : The Veilguard. Can it return BioWare to greatness?
The most anticipated expansion of 2024 has arrived and the guys discuss their thoughts. They also continue the conversation from Summer Game Fest including impressions from a lot of games coming later this year (now that embargos are up) and Nintendo's Direct!
In Bitcast 296 and our summer showcase special, our good friend Detective Seeds joins the guys to break down all of the Summer Game Fest and Xbox Showcase (we've had to push Ubi Forward to next week).
With Ains out this week, the guys are joined by Xbox Expansion Pass host and Cast Co-Op co-host, Luke Lohr, as they get you ready for the summer showcase schedule. Join them in the pre-game guessing to see who comes out on top in two weeks! They also recap PlayStation's State of Play, get hyped about Astro Bot, and chat on the latest games/reviews.
In Bitcast 294 the guys discuss what's likely the largest divide in opinion they've had yet with Hellblade 2. They also talk the latest rumors for the summer gaming showcases including Doom: The Dark Ages, Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree story trailer, Space Marine 2, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 293 the guys have a LOT to discuss including the Wall Street Journal reporting that Call of Duty will indeed launch day one on Game Pass. Also 2K's fiscal report gives us a Grand Theft Auto 6 release target, Activision opening a new studio, the return of EA College Football, BioShock potentially returning, and more!
In Bitcast 292 the guys discuss the latest round of layoffs, this time affecting multiple Xbox first-party studios under Bethesda. They chat on AAA game development, how Gen Alpha is impacting gaming, and why we're seeing record layoffs. They also talk Hades 2 early-access release, Animal Well, Indika, and a lot more.
In Bitcast 291 the guys discuss their early expectations for the summer game showcases including Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, Ubisoft Forward, and IGN Live. They also talk new games (Manor Lords, Top Spin 2K25, and more), major updates for Starfield and No Rest for the Wicked, more studio closures, and more.
In Bitcast 290 the guys discuss the most anticipated games still to come in 2024 including some that players have been waiting on for a long time. They also chat on reviews for No Rest for the Wicked, Another Crab's Treasure, and Harold Halibut, the latest on Metaphor: ReFantanzio and Stellar Blade, and more!
In Bitcast 289 the guys discuss Moon Studios' new entry into the ARPG fold: No Rest for the Wicked. It has taken Ains and Travis by storm! They also discuss Kingdom Come Deliverance 2's reveal from Warhorse, Take-Two laying off staff despite profits, and more!
In Bitcast 288 the guys sit down to chat about Star Wars Outlaws, its design, and its content approach from Ubisoft. They also talk the Triple-i Initiative showcase, Fallout seeing a resurgence with the show, and a lot more.
The guys are finally all back together and they've brought a friend! The crew discusses Hellblade 2 previews, Travis covering Eternal Strands for IGN, what we want to see from Star Wars Outlaws and a new Gears of War, and more!
The guys are back - well mostly! Ains and Dan are back to chat the biggest news of the week including Dragon's Dogma 2 and Rise of the Ronin releasing, the never-ending debate on micro-transactions, updates from PAX East, and more!
Bitcast 285 will be a unique one! With Dan traveling and Ains having a late family emergency, Hoeg and Travis are joined by friend of SG and content creator Mekel Kasanova.They chat about mid-gen hardware including the leaked PS5 Pro details and an Xbox handheld. They also catch up on a load of game news, previews, and reviews!
In Bitcast 284 the guys sit down to chat about Moon Studios' No Rest for the Wicked and how it aims to shake up the ARPG genre. They also discuss the widespread industry layoffs and state of the gaming industry, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and more.
The guys are back and are joined by ACG to chat about new releases and reviews, Xbox games landing on PlayStation and Switch, the stigma of "live-service", and a lot more!
In Bitcast 282 the guys sit down to discuss the chaos that ensued around Xbox this week and the damage that leaks and rumors have on game reporting. They also talk Helldivers 2, LaD Infinite Wealth, Skull & Bones, Suicide Squad, and more!
The guys are back and they have a LOT to discuss! Suicide Squad has finally released and ignited a wealth of passionate opinions from all angles. The guys also chat on Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth, PlayStation's State of Play, and a lot more.
In Bitcast 280 the guys discuss the Xbox Developer Direct including Hellblade 2's release date, Indiana Jones, ARA History Untold, Visions of Mana, and Avowed. They also talk Diablo IV season 3, Halo's future (and ridiculous rumors), and of course Palworld. Finally, they also finish answering the community questions from episode 279!
In episode 279 the guys sit down to discuss the games releasing in early 2024 including SG's Prince of Persia The Lost Crown review, Palworld, Suicide Squad, and more. They also chat on the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct and finally sit down to answer the questions from the community for the panel!
The guys are back for 2024! In episode 278 they reflect on their favorite experiences in 2023 with the SG Honors in coordination with the SG Staff. They also touch on what they played over the holiday and what they're planning for early 2024!
In episode 277 the guys reflect on gaming as a whole as they prepare to take a couple of weeks off for the holidays. They also touch on Asgard's Wrath 2 which received Travis's first ever 10 at IGN, The Finals taking multiplayer by storm, the new "Valhalla" expansion for God of War Ragnarok, and more!
In episode 276 the guys sit down to discuss every announcement from The Game Awards along with their thoughts on the show format and how it should move forward in the future. They also touch on a few new game reviews and new releases!
In Bitcast 275 the guy sit down to discuss the state of remakes and remasters in the gaming industry. How should they be handled, when is the right time, how should they be monetized, and more. They also talk Fortnite Season 5, Grand Theft Auto 6's incoming trailer, The Game Awards, and more!
2023 has been arguably the greatest year for game releases ever. And that means that a lot of very good games have been overlooked or quickly forgotten. In Bitcast 274 the guys discuss some of those games including ones that warrant your attention.
In Bitcast 273 the guys discuss the new gameplay details of Suicide Squad : Kill the Justice League, the remaster of The Last of Us 2, and the current state of games as a service, remakes, and remasters. And most importantly, the conclude their Game Awards bet and go through all of the nominations to discuss their complaints!
In Bitcast 272 the guys talk about the Rockstar confirmation of Grand Theft Auto VI and what we hope to see from it. They also chat on the latest Yakuza (Like a Dragon Gaiden), Mass Effect teases, Modern Warfare 3's messy launch, and a lot more.
The guys are back! They have a lot to discuss beginning with Alan Wake 2 and how it stacks up as an all-time great. They also discuss a number of other games and reviews, check-in on their Game of the Year bet, catch up on Blizzcon and the situation with Bungie, and more!
The biggest deal in gaming history is finally complete. So now what? The guys discuss how Xbox can incorporate Activision-Blizzard into their portfolio, what they believe will happen, and what they WANT to happen. They also discuss Lord of the Fallen reviews, Bang-On-Balls!?, and more.
In Bitcast 268 the fabulous foursome are back at it discussing the return of two major franchises in Forza Motorsport and Assassin's Creed (including the reviews of both). They also chat about Last of Us Multiplayer being canceled and Naughty Dog, new game releases, and more!
In Bitcast 267, Hoeg is away but Ains, Travis, and Dan discuss Jim Ryan's surprise retirement, the legacy he leaves behind at PlayStation, and what's next for the brand. They also chat on the extensive layoffs across the industry, Alan Wake 2 previews, and more!
In Bitcast 266 Dan is on vacation but Ains, Hoeg, and Travis cover all the latest including SG's Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty review, the massive Xbox leaks and latest on the acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, PAYDAY 3, and more!
In Bitcast 265 the guys discuss a busy week in gaming with three reviews (The Crew Motorfest, Mortal Kombat 1, and Lies of P). They also chat on PlayStation's State of Play, Nintendo's Direct, and more!
In Bitcast 264 the guys discuss the major titles still to release in 2023 and whether this year is the best year for game releases of all-time. They also continue their conversation on Starfield, detail the Tokyo Game Show events, and more!
In Bitcast 263 the guys finally get to sit down to discuss one of the most anticipated games in years in Starfield. They'll discuss all aspects of the the game including reviews, design methodology, shortcomings, and a lot more. They'll also be chatting on the Nintendo Direct on Super Mario Wonder, PlayStation's PS Plus price increase, and more!
In Bitcast 262 the guys are finally back to full power with Hoeg's return. As a historic fall season approaches they discuss Armored Core 6's release and FROMSOFTWARE's pedigree, everything from Gamescom, PlayStation's "Portal" handheld, and more!
The Bitcast is back (mostly) to catch up on all the latest gaming news including Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 getting nostalgic, Baldur's Gate 3's success, what's going on with Destiny, Starfield going gold, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 260 the guys discuss the huge launch of Baldur's Gate 3 and its potential to be a true Game of the Year contender. They also chat on the Switch 2 and PS5 Pro rumors, new game announcements, and the continued string of big releases.
In Bitcast 259 the guys chat on Final Fantasy XIV coming to Xbox and the apparent "new" future of Square-Enix working with Xbox. They also continue their chat on Remnant 2, PS5's sales success, previews of Armored Core 6 and Lords of the Fallen, and more!
In episode 258 the guys discuss the Remnant 2 reviews from IGN and SG along with their impressions post-launch. They also discuss a big week for games including The Crew Motorfest closed beta, Diablo 4's Season of the Malignant, Spider-Man 2 at SDCC, and more!
In Bitcast 257 the guys continue to provide legal analysis of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard (thanks to Hoeg) as they move another step closer. They also discuss Bungie’s lawsuit against harassment, PlayStation’s two-billion dollar investment in R&D, and upcoming games including Remnant 2, EA’s Black Panther, and more!
In Bitcast 256 the fabulous four are back discussing the best games of 2023. What are their favorites, what are the most critically acclaimed, and which do they believe will be in the GOTY race at the end of the year. They also talk Baldur's Gate 3, Diablo 4's first season, and more!
In Bitcast 255 the guys are back together and welcome Respawn Entertainment's Tyler "Heytred" Owens to chat about working on Halo and Apex Legends, misconceptions about game development, the struggles of live-service delivery, and a lot more.
They also provide analysis on the final days of FTC. vs. Microsoft, continued thoughts on Final Fantasy 16, and more!
The guys are finally back (mostly)! Ains rejoins the guys to discuss a loaded few weeks in gaming including Starfield’s massive scope and other Xbox conference musings, Microsoft vs. the FTC over the Activision-Blizzard acquisition, Final Fantasy 16’s launch, Nintendo’s Direct, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 253 Hoeg has the helm as Ains is off in LA to attend the summer showcases (will he make an appearance from the theater!?). The guys talk about Summer Game Fest and the shows to date while giving their final thoughts on what Xbox needs to do with their showcase and Starfield presentation.
In Bitcast 252 Ains and Travis can finally talk about their reviews of Diablo 4 and the experience since launch. They also talk Street Fighter 6, Summer Games Fest, the Xbox/Starfield Showcase, Ubisoft Forward, and more!
In Bitcast 251 the guys are back to their normal format to discuss everything going on with PlayStation including the showcase reactions, new hardware, game cancellations, Bungie's Marathon and impact on Last of Us Factions, and more. They also talk expectations for Xbox's Showcase are joined by Ian Runkle!
In this Bitcast Special, the guys celebrate 250 episodes with round two of their gaming trivia except this time Travis takes the wheel as host. Have some fun with us and some of our community friends.
In Bitcast 249 the guys sit down to discuss the clear front-runner for Game of the Year in Zelda : Tears of the Kingdom. They'll also talk Diablo 4 Server Slam, the upcoming Street Fighter 6 open beta, the "best" games of all-time, and more!
In Bitcast 248 the guys sit down to discuss SG's review of Redfall, the controversy surrounding it, and the state of Xbox including commentary from Phil Spencer on Kinda Funny. They also chat on other new releases including Star Wars Jedi Survivor, PlayStation shutting down PixelOpus, the upcoming Zelda Tears of the Kingdom launch, and more!
In episode 247 the guys discuss the launch of Star Wars Jedi Survivor which has revived the conversation around AAA games launching in a poor state. They also chat on the CMA blocking Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard in the UK, news on Redfall and Diablo 4, and more!
In Bitcast 246 the guys sit down to discuss their Dead Island 2 reviews (IGN and Seasoned Gaming) and the formal review process. They also discuss the Street Fighter 6 and Diablo 4 showcases, Nintendo's Indie World, Netflix competing with Xbox Game Pass, and more!
In Bitcast 245 the guys discuss the latest Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Trailer alongside the news that Redfall will launch at 30fps on Xbox consoles. Does 30fps truly detract from a game?They also talk about the Minecraft Legends review(s), PlayStation's Final Fantasy XVI State of Play, Suicide Squad being delayed to 2024, and more!
In Bitcast 244 the guys talk about the major upcoming releases including Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Dead Island 2, Horizon Forbidden West's Burning Shores Expansion, and more. They also chat on the rumored PlayStation handheld, PS VR2's slow sales, and more!
In Bitcast 243 the guys discuss the cancellation of E3 and where the industry goes from here in terms of "summer shows." They also talk Resident Evil 4 and the 1st vs. 3rd person debate, the upcoming Meet Your Maker, the failures of digital/live-service games in some key areas, and more.
In Bitcast 242 the guys chat about Resident Evil 4 being one of the first major Game of the Year contenders. They also discuss GDC and PAX East, Diablo 4's on-going beta, the CMA's provisional findings for Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, and more!
The guys are back to their regularly scheduled programming (and Ains returns!) to discuss a boatload of gaming including the Diablo 4 beta, Resident Evil 4 reviews, Travis's coverage of the upcoming Remnant 2, and a lot more.
In this Bitcast Special, the guys are joined by friends Lord Cognito of Lords of Gaming and Last Stand Media along with the Founder and CEO of Last Stand Media, Colin Moriarty, for a special gaming trivia broadcast.
In Bitcast 240 the guys discuss the new previews of Final Fantasy 16 and how the game is making some significant changes to the long-running series. They also discuss the reviews of Destiny 2 Lightfall, more PS VR2 content, Elden Ring's expansion announcement, Wo-Long, and more!
In Bitcast 239 the guys discuss their experiences to date with PS VR2 and whether or not they believe it can move the needle for VR in the marketplace. They also talk PlayStation's State of Play, the reaction to Suicide Squad, Mortal Kombat 12 being announced, and more!
In Bitcast 238 the guys sit down to discuss an incredible week in gaming with PlayStation VR2's launch, Destiny 2 Lightfall, Atomic Heart, Wild Hearts, and Like a Dragon Ishin. They also chat on IGN's Fanfest and have a BIG surprise for viewers/listeners. :)
In Bitcast 237 the guys discuss the wild success of Hogwarts Legacy and offer their thoughts (and commentary from IGN's review by Travis). They also discuss Nintendo's Direct, and get into an adhoc debate over Fast & Furious.
In Bitcast 236 we celebrate Hoeg returning home with his friend and LawTube brethren Ian Runkle. The guys discuss whether or not the live-service bubble has burst with the announcement of several cancellations. They also talk about the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy, new game reviews, and more!
In Bitcast 235 the guys discuss the Xbox Developer Direct including the surprise release of Hi-Fi RUSH. They also chat Dead Space returning, Hitman 3 Freelancer, our thoughts on the PS5 DualSense Edge controller, and more!
In Bitcast 234 the guys break down the latest layoffs hitting the gaming industry including Halo curator 343 Industries. They discuss the on-going struggles with delivering in a live-service age. They also touch on The Last of Us debut and more!
In Bitcast 233 the guys discuss the outlook for Xbox in 2023 with the newly announced Developer Direct and planned first-party releases. They also discuss Ubisoft's future, The Last of Us show reviews, and more!
They guys kick off 2023 by providing an update on Hoeg and the Bitcast for the near future. They then discuss all of the major releases set to launch in 2023 and whether or not they could make for one of the greatest years in gaming.
In our 2022 finale, host of The Xbox Expansion Pass Luke Lohr takes the place of Dan as the guys chat the forgotten games of 2022. They walk through a year of releases to talk about surprises, disappointments, and more!
In Bitcast 230 the guys are back to debate The Game Awards and either praise or rant about the winners. They also detail the FTC's lawsuit against Microsoft regarding the acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, provide impressions of the upcoming Witcher 3 "next-gen" update, and more!
In episode 229 the guys are back to talk two weeks of news including the release of Callisto Protocol and Midnight Suns, their final thoughts on God of War Ragnarok and Pokemon Violet/Scarlet, some early GOTY points, and more!
In Bitcast 228 the guys sit down to discuss the structure and format of The Video Game Awards and what to expect from 2022’s show. They also talk Modern Warfare 2 Warzone/DMZ, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, further thoughts on God of War Ragnarok, and more!
In Bitcast 227 the guys sit down to discuss the Hogwart's Legacy showcase and what it represents for long-time Harry Potter fans. They also discuss their progress and thoughts on God of War Ragnarok, Remedy's plans for Control 2, Halo Infinite's Winter Update, and more!
One of the most anticipated games of the year is here and the reviews are in. We talk Game of the Year conversation, debate about PS VR2's pricing and details, discuss The Last of Us HBO series, and more!
The biggest game of the year is here and as expected it's taking over the conversation across the industry. We talk about Modern Warfare 2's release and current issues along with what to expect from Warzone 2 in a few weeks.
We also chat on Rocksteady's founders departing, Somerville launching in November, PlayStation's London Studio's new game, Halloween favorites, and more!
The fantastic four are back together again as Ains re-joins the crew to discuss A Plague Tale Requiem, Gotham Knights, God of War Ragnarok impressions, Modern Warfare 2's early launch, and the holiday rush. They also chat Resident Evil and Silent Hill showcases, continue the Xbox/Acquisition chat on "As the Acquisition Turns", and more!
In Bitcast 223 Hoeg has the helm as Ains is on a family vacation. Hoeg, Travis, and Dan discuss the new Quest Pro, PS VR2, and what's next for VR and the Metaverse. They also chat new game releases, Xbox's response to the CMA, the great 30 fps debate, and more!
In Bitcast 222 the guys discuss CD Projekt Red's roadmap for The Witcher and Cyberpunk IPs and what they'd like to see from the upcoming games. They also talk about Dead Space and Need for Speed returning, Brazil approving Xbox's acquisition of Activision on "As the Acquisition Turns", and more!
In Bitcast 221 the guys discuss the death of Google Stadia and what it means for the future of cloud gaming. They also provide a legal update on Xbox's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, E3's dates and plans for 2023, Skull and Bones latest delay, new game premieres, and more.
In Bitcast 220 the guys sit down to review all of the comic-book based games in development and pose the question: is it too much of a focus for developers? They also chat on the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 beta, Halo Infinite's Battle Royale future, Overwatch 2, Logitech's G CLOUD handheld, and more!
In Bitcast 219 the full panel is back and ready to discuss a massive week in gaming. They touch on Call of Duty's NEXT presentation and the on-going discussion around Xbox acquiring Activision-Blizzard and thus COD. They also talk PlayStation State of Play, Nintendo Direct, and more!
In Bitcast 218 Dan is still on vacation so the trio of Ains, Travis, and Hoeg tackle Ubisoft's Forward event including Assassin's Creed Mirage and the future teases. They also discuss Cyberpunk's update and expansion, Midnight Suns release date, Splatoon 3 and Steelrising releases, and more!
In Bitcast 217 Dan is on vacation and so our good friend and host of The Trophy Room, Joseph Moran, rejoins the Bitcast to chat about the Halo Infinite roadmap/343i's delivery, Call of Duty and Activision-Blizzard games in Game Pass, and Assassin's Creed Mirage. The guys also chat on Immortality, The Last of Us Part 1 re-release, and more!
The guys are back! In episode 216 they welcome former BioWare Executive Producer Mark Darrah to the show to discuss his time with BioWare, role in Dragon Age and how the new entry was coming along, what happened with Anthem (I mean comon we have to talk Anthem!), the presence of EA, and more.
Prior to the discussion, the guys also discuss their favorite games from Gamescom, the PS5 price hike, PS5 Edge controller, and more!
In Bitcast 215 the guys sit down to design the perfect video game. We discuss several aspects and each come up with what we believe would be the perfect game. They also tackle the latest news including another major delay with Hogwarts Legacy, Cult of the Lamb's launch, and more!
In Bitcast 214 the guys sit down to discuss 2022's holiday season lineup including a focus on Callisto Protocol and it's approach to reviving the love of "Dead Space horror."
They also touch on PlayStation's comments about Xbox owning Call of Duty, Tencent aiming to own more of Ubisoft, Koch Media's rebrand to Plaion, and more!
In Bitcast 213 Travis is off on an adventure so he is replaced by Bitcast regular Docta Moe! The guys discuss the reports about changes at Rockstar and how that may impact the juggernaut that is Grand Theft Auto 6. They also check in on Xbox and PlayStation financial results, talk about Xenoblade Chronicles 3 now that it's finally out, discuss the updated look at PS VR2, and more!
In Bitcast 212 the guys sit down to preview where Destiny 2 is headed with the next expansion, Lightfall, and into 2023. They also chat Live A Live, Stray, As Dusk Falls, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 211 the guys sit down to discuss what's coming in the second half of the year including details on Saints Row, Splatoon 3, Modern Warfare 2/Warzone 2.0, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Gotham Knights, Bayonetta 3, and a LOT more. They also touch on Skate going free to play, PlayStation's Stars loyalty program, and more!
In Bitcast 210 the guys talk about the return of E3 and God of War Ragnarok before pulling off the gloves and telling you all the issues with your favorite games of all time. It's time for a good game roast!
In Bitcast 209 Ains, Travis, and Rick sit down to discuss the contenders for Game of the Year as we cross into July and what games releasing this year have a chance at the award. They also talk Halo Infinite Co-Op, Overwatch 2, Mario and Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Gotham Knights, and more!
In Bitcast 208, host of The Trophy Room, Joseph Moran, joins the guys to talk about the latest interview with From Software CEO Hidetaka Miyazaki including their next project and the possibility of Elden Ring 2 and Bloodborne 2.
They also chat on Plague Tale Requiem, how October 2022 is stacking up to be an all-time great month, our predictions for Nintendo's Direct including Breath of the Wild 2, and more!
In Bitcast 207, with Hoeg out the guys are joined by The Backlog Chronicles host Doctor Moe to discuss all things Final Fantasy including FF7 Rebirth, FF16, FF7 Crisis Core, and the long running debate of FF7 Remake coming to Xbox.
They also talk reviews for The Quarry and TMNT Shredder's Revenge, the Xbox extended showcase, and closing out Summer Game Fest!
In this special Bitcast, the guys discuss everything Summer Game Fest including the Xbox and Bethesda showcase. They chat on their favorite reveals, surprises, most-anticipated games, and whether or not we still believe E3 has been replaced!
In Bitcast 205 the guys sit down to discuss PlayStation's State of Play including Resident Evil 4, Street Fighter 6, Final Fantasy 16, Callisto Protocol, and more. They also chat about their expectations and expectations for Summer Game Fest, the Xbox/Bethesda showcase, and more!
In Bitcast 204 the guys sit down to discuss PlayStation's business report and their new focus on digital revenue and live service titles. They also discuss the upcoming State of Play, the Star Wars Jedi Survivor teaser, upcoming game-related TV shows, and maybe even a little Star Wars and Stranger Things...
In Bitcast 203 the guys discuss the new details of PlayStation's revised PS Plus service including classic titles, Ubisoft+ addition, and Trophies being added to classic games?
They also chat on news of a failed EA merger, Death Stranding 2 leaking, the Halo Series Finale, and more!
In Bitcast 202 the guys sit down to discuss the big delay news out of Xbox and Bethesda within a broader scope: why do we see so many AAA game delays, does it signify a bigger issue, and what is the best course of action?
They also touch on Dead Space, Gotham Knights gameplay footage, Star Wars Jedi Survivor info, and yes the Halo TV series.
Unscripted. Unedited. Authentic.
In this open conversation, Ains sits down with Jeremy Penter otherwise known as ACG. They cover a wide range of topics including content creation, his journey through, the power of Google and YouTube, what's next for the gaming industry, and more!
In Bitcast 201, the guys are back to their regular programming with a discussion on their hopes and expectations for the summer game shows including Summer Game Fest and the Xbox/Bethesda Showcase. They also talk about Embracer's acquisition of Square-Enix's IPs and somehow get into a long discussion on encumbrance in games?
To celebrate Bitcast 200, the guys invited members from all around the gaming community to come and share gaming memories and stories. As always, we aim to be a positive force in the industry and we could think of no better way.
In Bitcast 199, host of the Xbox Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr, joins the guys to discuss what makes a memorable open-world game. They also chat on Halo Infinite BR rumors and the future of Cyberpunk 2077 and Witcher.
In Bitcast 198 the guys sit down to revisit live-service games once again with the debut of Halo Infinite's season 2 trailer. They also chat on achievements and trophies, Max Payne returning, a new Tomb Raider, Lego Star Wars Skywalker Saga, bad games we love, and Halo Episode 3.
In Bitcast 197 the guys discuss the cancellation of E3 2022 and what it means for gaming shows in the future. They also discuss the revised PlayStation Plus, reviews on Weird West, Breath of the Wild 2 and Diablo 4 updates, and more!
Unscripted. Unedited. Authentic.
In this open conversation, Ains sits down with Spawn On Me founder Kahlief Adams. They discuss Spawn On Me's growth, Kahlief's work on speaking for POC and underrepresented voices in gaming, being featured on The Game Awards, why New York pizza is the best, and more!
In Bitcast 196 the guys sit down to discuss what's next for Witcher franchise and how CD Projekt Red can simultaneously move on from Cyberpunk 2077 and top Witcher 3.
They also chat on the Halo TV Series premiere, new releases in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Ghostwire Tokyo, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land, PlayStation's acquisition of Haven Studios, and more!
In Bitcast 195 the guys sit down to discuss the latest look at Starfield's development and the impact that it could have post-release. They also chat on Hogwarts Legacy, the ID@Xbox showcase including Tunic, issues with Gran Turismo 7, and more!
In Bitcast 194, the guys sit down to discuss the announcement of Overwatch 2's public beta and impending release. Can it have the same impact on gaming as the first? They also discuss PlayStation's State of Play, Xbox's achievement in critical reception for 2021, Dead Space, Gotham Knights, and more!
Unscripted. Unedited. Authentic.
In this first Open Conversation, Ains sits down with Last Stand Media CEO Colin Moriarty to have a wide-ranging discussion. Topics include his past with IGN and Kinda Funny, Last Stand Media's success with Patreon, representation and the politics within the gaming industry, and a lot more.
In Bitcast 193 the guys sit down to discuss the benefits and negatives of live-service models. They touch on what games do it well, others that need improvement, and the expectations for developers. They also touch on Gran Turismo 7, Destiny 2's raid, Elden Ring, and more!
In Bitcast 192, the guys discuss Elden Ring's launch and its significance as one of the greatest games ever created. They also chat on Destiny 2's Witch Queen expansion, the review process, and have a debate over open-world game design!
In Bitcast 191, the guys discuss the state of PlayStation Studios including the latest release in Horizon Forbidden West. They also chat Cyberpunk's latest upgrade, the BioShock movie being developed, Nintendo removing content, and more!
In Bitcast 190 the guys sit down to talk about the future of Call of Duty including Modern Warfare 2, Warzone 2, and the future of the IP under Xbox. They also cover Nintendo's Direct, The Wolf Among Us 2, controversy surrounding Martha is Dead, and more!
In Bitcast 189 we welcome Rick Hoeg as the 4th member of our panel! We discuss what that means for the show going forward.
For our main topic we then dive into all of the details of PlayStation's acquisition of Bungie including the outlook for Destiny, movie/show rights, and more. We also touch on GTA6, Gran Turismo 7, our reviews for SIFU and Dying Light 2, and more!
In Bitcast 188 the guys breakdown the latest information on Elden Ring including an interview with Hidetaka Miyazaki on the game's difficulty. They also chat about the three new Star Wars games in development by EA, Xbox working with Certain Affinity on a Monster Hunter style game, Battle Royale for Halo Infinite, Xbox Fiscal results, and more!
In Bitcast 187, Richard Hoeg of Hoeg Law joins the panel to break down all of the details of the gaming industry's largest acquisition in history. We examine the legal details of Microsoft buying Activision-Blizzard, what it means for future IPs, global reach, exclusivity, and more.
In Bitcast 186, we welcome back the host of the Xbox Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr, to discuss how Xbox will utilize Game Pass in 2022. We also touch on first quarter releases, Dying Light 2 and the Hitman Trilogy, the first big delay of 2022, and more!
For our first Bitcast of 2022 we welcome back prior guest and friend of the show NeoGameSpark to discuss PlayStation's big plans for the Horizon IP in 2022. We discuss the PlayStation VR2 announcement, Ubisoft+ coming to Xbox, E3 in LA being canceled again, and more!
In the final Bitcast of 2021, we sit down with Nintendo fan and show host, Barry Carenza, to have an honest conversation on the state of Nintendo. We touch on the Switch, their game lineup, Nintendo Online, and more!
In Bitcast 183, we're joined by host of the NXS Cast Dan as we discuss all things Halo Infinite and The Game Awards. We also look ahead to 2022 with our most anticipated titles.
In Bitcast 182, friend of the show and host of Project XTalk, Kevin Ainsworth, to discuss PlayStation evolving their services to compete with Xbox Game Pass. We'll also touch on The Game Awards and on-going Activision controversy, Battlefield's long-term overhaul, Halo Infinite updates, and more!
In Bitcast 181, we welcome the creator of the Everborn Universe to the show for the first time as we look back on a year with the PS5 and Xbox Series consoles. We also discuss the state of the gaming industry, and what we hope to see in the future!
In Bitcast 180, the guys are back to discuss Halo Infinite's early multiplayer launch, campaign impressions, and overall early success. They also chat on Activision and Bobby Kotick, the running GOTY race, and more!
In this special Bitcast, we look back upon 20 years of Xbox memories with some of our favorite content creators in the industry.
In Bitcast 178 the guys discuss Forza Horizon 5 and its impact on the 2021 game of the year considerations. They also discuss a huge week in gaming with Call of Duty Vanguard, Elden Ring gameplay, new Halo Infinite details, Sega's deal with Microsoft, and more!
In this special Bitcast, the guys break down Halo Infinite campaign footage, PlayStation's State of Play and then host a live discussion on scary games, favorite horror moments, and a bunch of Halloween related topics!
In Bitcast 176 the guys sit down to discuss the state of PlayStation including their upcoming lineup, future plans, successes, what they would like to see, and more. They also touch on Splinter Cell returning, the GTA Trilogy remakes, Cyberpunk and Witcher updates, October releases and reviews, and more!
In Bitcast 175, the guys are back together to discuss DC FanDome including the newest looks at Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad (and maybe some movie chatter too). They also touch on Nintendo's Online Expansion Pack, the Xbox Series X mini-fridge, competitive Halo Infinite, new details on Avowed, and more!
In Bitcast 174, friend of the show and first time guest K. Asante joins the panel to discuss the return of Metroid alongside the Switch OLED model. We also discuss the Battlefield open beta, the GTA Trilogy remake, the future of the Yakuza series without Nagoshi, and more!
In this special show, a cast of Halo veterans sit down to discuss the state of Halo Infinite multiplayer, their thoughts on the Arena and Big Team Battle play, game modes, map designs, weaponry, and more!
In Bitcast 173, friend of the show 3Bit joins the panel to discuss PlayStation's continued expansion of its first-party studios. We also discuss the continued Halo Infinite Flight, some major rumors including the return of Twisted Metal and Konami titles, and next week's major game launches!
In Bitcast 172, friend of the show Eric Jaxson joins to discuss the Halo Infinite flight and expectations for Xbox's mega-shooter. We also break down the Nintendo Direct, chat on Perfect Dark, the on-going saga with Blizzard, and more!
In Bitcast 171, friend of the show Jordan from The Backlog Chronicles joins the panel to talk about Arkane's brilliant Deathloop. They then look at the Game of the Year picture, talk about some major delays, and more!
In Bitcast 170, we're joined once again by friend of the show NeoGameSpark to discuss PlayStation's Showcase and their plans for the PS5. The panel also touches on the next Halo Infinite flight, the latest rumors, and more!
In this Industry Perspectives Chat, Ains follows up with Steven Spohn, COO of Able Gamers to discuss hitting their $1 million goal, what it will allow the organization to accomplish, and what's next for Able Gamers as 2022 nears.
In Bitcast 169, we are joined by OneBadMutha from our friends at Xbox Era to discuss our expectations for the PlayStation Showcase. We also chat on the Alan Wake Remake leak, early Dead Space footage, THQ's upcoming stream, and more!
In Bitcast 168, friend of the show Miles Dompier from Windows Central Gaming joins the panel to discuss how Bungie is setting the bar for live-service games with Destiny 2.
We also discuss the biggest announcements from Gamescom including Opening Night Live and the Xbox presentation, Horizon Forbidden West's delay, continued Halo Infinite discussion, and more!
In this Bitcast special, we discuss the biggest news of the week including Halo Infinite launching without co-op and Forge, Outriders failures, and Gamescom teases.
Then we are joined by Dr. Rachel Kowert, Research Director for TakeThis.org. We speak to Dr. Kowert about her work, the importance of challenging stigmas associated with gaming, the benefits gaming can provide, and more.
In Bitcast 166, the panel welcomes first time guest Neo Game Spark to discuss the growing impact of Xbox Game Pass on game discovery for developers. The panel also chats on the Grand Theft Auto trilogy being remastered, Diablo 2 returning, the Nintendo and Xbox showcases, what's coming for Gamescom, and more!
In Bitcast 165 the guys discuss the Back 4 Blood beta and whether it recaptures the success of Left 4 Dead. They also discuss PlayStation's sales success, the continued investment in the gaming industry by The Embracer Group, major upcoming releases, and more delays to 2022.
In Bitcast 164, the panel discusses their impressions of Halo Infinite Multiplayer including the weapons, maps, and much more. They also discuss Horizon Forbidden West's reported delay to 2022, new studio That's No Moon, The Ascent reviews, and more!
In Bitcast 163 the new panel first discusses the changes to the Bitcast and what to expect moving forward.
For the main topic, the panel discusses the allegations against Activision-Blizzard and how it highlights a subsection of gaming culture. They also discuss EA Play 2021 including Dead Space and Battlefield 2042 along with Tom Clancy's XDefiant and the Valve Steamdeck!
In Bitcast 162, the host of 4 Guys with Quarters, Carlo Pasquale, joins for the first time alongside host of The Shop PTK Bl4m and The Indie Gamer to talk about the new direction for Assassin's Creed. The panel also discusses PlayStation's State of Play, WitcherCon, Nintendo's Switch refresh, and more!
In Bitcast 161, friend of the show Pong Soul from Living Splitcreen joins the guys to talk about the rumored Dead Space remake, PlayStation preparing for the future with key acquisitions, Kojima working with Xbox in the cloud, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 160, the guys are joined by Kevin from The Backlog Chronicles and Bitcast regular Joseph Moran of The Trophy Room join to discuss Ghost of Ikishima, a leaked stand-alone extension of Ghost of Tsushima. They also touch on Xbox's continued expansion of xCloud, Halo Infinite, the Blue Box Studios mystery, and more!
In episode 159 first-time guests Steel Reign from Living Split Screen and Jordan from The Backlog Chronicles join the guys to break down Summer Game Fest and E3. They'll discuss the conferences, their favorite titles, big surprises, disappointments, and more!
In this Industry Perspectives Chat, Ains sits down with Dr. Rachel Kowert, Research Director for TakeThis.Org. They discuss her background in gaming and psychology, the negative stigmas associated with gaming, toxicity in the community, how sites and outlets can do a better job with their reporting, and even what is the best Final Fantasy.
In this E3 and Summer Game Fest special, we welcome a huge panel to discuss the Summer Game Fest and Ubisoft conferences while also making our final predictions for the big Xbox/Bethesda show.
In this Industry Perspective Chat, Ains sits down with Travis Northup (TieGuy Travis) who writes for IGN and has been a part of the weekly Destiny podcast Fireteam Chat. They discuss the state of gaming coverage including the focus on reviews and their impact, Fireteam Chat's 300th episode and his love for Halo/Destiny, how he landed with IGN, Elder Scrolls, Mass Effect, and more!
In Bitcast 157, friends of the show Enrique from the Basement Radio Arcade Podcast (BRAP) and Wandering Dutch from the Midweek Mixup Podcast join us to discuss PlayStation's shift in focus on "generations", God of War being pushed to 2022, the full E3 schedule and conferences, and more!
In Bitcast 156, friend of the show Mr. Boomstick joins the guys to discuss all the biggest news of a packed week of gaming including Horizon Forbidden West, Dying Light 2, Far Cry 6, the Xbox/Bethesda showcase, and a lot more!
In this Industry Perspective Chat, Ains sits down with the COO of Able Gamers, Steven Spohn. The two discuss the impact Steven and Able Gamers have had on the gaming industry, the on-going fight for accessibility, the benefits of gaming for those facing challenges, escapism, and more. This is the latest addition to our on-going Good in Gaming Initiative (https://seasonedgaming.com/good-in-gaming/)
In Bitcast 155 the guys are joined by friend of the show and Bitcast regular Luke Lohr, alongside first-time guest Miles Dompier of Windows Central Gaming!
The guys discuss some early thoughts on E3 including Xbox and Bethesda creating one massive conference. They also touch on upcoming game releases (Ratchet & Clank, Psychonauts 2, and The Ascent), continued thoughts on Mass Effect, WB Games potentially being back on the market, and more!
In this IP Chat, Ains sits down with host of the Player One podcast and admin of secondplayer.net Chris Johnston. They discuss his history with Electronic Gaming Monthly (he was Quarterman!) and Adult Swim Games, the evolution of gaming and the media coverage of it, stories from E3 and prior roles, and more!
In Bitcast 154 the guys welcome back SG regular Joseph Moran from The Trophy Room along with first time guest Sean Capri from Xbox Drive and We the Gamer Cast, to discuss revisiting Mass Effect with the Legendary Edition. We also chat on our expectations for E3 including Xbox and Bethesda's conference, new projects for PlayStation and Xbox, what to expect for the rest of 2021.
In Bitcast 152, friend of the show and host of The Backlog Chronicles, Dr. Moe, joins the guys along with first time guest Hector from The Lords of Gaming!
The panel discusses Resident Evil Village and how it mixes up the franchise's formula, the revelations from the Epic vs. Apple case, wants for Borderlands 4, Nintendo's amazing growth, the future of The Division, and more!
In Bitcast 152, friend of the show JFonzerrelli joins the guys for the first time to chat on our early Returnal impressions. The panel also discusses IO Interactive working with Xbox on a fantasy RPG, impressive fiscal results for PlayStation and Xbox, the latest on Halo Infinite and Ratchet and Clank, and more!
In this Industry Perspectives chat, Ains sits down with friend of SG Benji Sales to discuss his gaming past, how he got into analysis, emerging gaming markets such as India and China, the effects and growth of Xbox Game Pass, and more!
In Bitcast 151, the guys welcome two new guests in Gaming Forte from the DPS Podcast, and Kyle Stephenson from The Trophy Room. The panel discusses the potential of Biomutant to be a sleeper hit, Returnal's impending release, Game Pass's surprising growth, Call of Duty milestones, and more!
In this special Bitcast, the guys celebrate 150 episodes with some of our favorite guests!
Lord Cognito from Lords of Gaming, Eric Jaxson from the Basement Radio Arcade and Gaming Perspective, Luke Lohr from the Xbox Expansion Pass, and Joseph Moran from The Trophy Room all join the guys to talk about their favorite gaming memories, and share in some nostalgia with the SG community!
In Bitcast 149, SG Contributor and resident tech geek Karl Dwyer joins us alongside Bitcast regular and host of The Trophy Room, Joseph Moran, to discuss the recent news on PlayStation's direction with their first-party studios. We also chat about Hideo Kojima working with Xbox, Diablo 2 Resurrected, E3 2021, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, and more!
In Bitcast 148 SG contributor/editor Patrick Shields joins us alongside show regular and host of the Xbox Expansion Pass Luke Lohr to discuss the utter madness that Xbox is pushing with Game Pass right now. We'll also talk extensively about Outriders, Monster Hunter Rise, Xbox fridges!?.......and more.
In Bitcast 147, Ains and Dan discuss what is to become of the year of the FPS with Halo Infinite, Battlefield 6, and Call of Duty Vanguard all to release this fall. We also discuss the ID@Xbox Showcase, the Ghost of Tsushima movie, more game delays, and more!
In Bitcast 146, SG Senior Contributor joins the panel to discuss the growing impact of Xbox Game Pass and how it will create a growing shift in the gaming industry in the future. We also discuss the new PS5 exclusive from Square-Enix, Forspoken, updates on Dying Light 2 and Gotham Knights, details of the PS VR 2, and more!
In this Industry Perspective Chat, Ains sits down with Jez Corden of Windows Central to discuss his past with gaming, how he began writing about the industry and the path to WC, Xbox's path in the future, the influence of Google and YouTube, and more!
In Bitcast 145, first time guest Darge Knight joins alongside host of The Gaming Perspective and Android Central writer Nicholas Downie to discuss the Xbox acquisition of Bethesda and what it means for the industry now that it is complete. The group also touches on the new TMNT game, Roblox's market value, the Good in Gaming initiative, and more!
In Bitcast 144, host of the Xbox Expansion Pass Luke Lohr rejoins us to break down the Elden Ring trailer, its details, and what to expect from the next major game from From Software. We also touch on the Switch Pro hardware details, PS VR 2.0 for the PS5, an open-world Dungeons and Dragons RPG, Aliens Fireteam, and more!
In this IP Chat, Ains sits down with Colt Eastwood to discuss his gaming history, the road to and challenges of content creation, the future of the industry, gaming shows like E3, and more!
In this week's show, host of the Midweek Mixup channel Wandering Dutch joins us to discuss Outriders exploding onto the scene with its demo. We also review the PlayStation State of Play, BioWare pulling the plug on Anthem, PlayStation games going to PC, the Halo TV series, and more!
In Bitcast 142, the guys are joined by European friend of the show Archimedes to discuss Xbox's industry leading backwards compatibility software. They also touch on the latest Nintendo Direct, new upgrades for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, EA's acquisition of Codemasters, the latest Game Pass additions, and more!
In Bitcast 141, friend of the show Joseph Moran from The Trophy Room joins the guys to talk about the triumphant return of the platformer, the technology that will drive games over the next-generation, updates for the Xbox Series X and PS5, Little Nightmares 2, and more!
In this Industry Perspectives Chat, Ains sits down with host of The Trophy Room, Joseph Moran, to discuss the current state of gaming coverage, the challenges in focusing on a single platform, our love of Bloodborne, diversity in the gaming community, and more!
In Bitcast 140, friend of the show PongSoul joins the guys for the first time to talk about Battlefield 6 and what we want to see from it this fall. They also discuss the fiscal success of Xbox/Nintendo/PlayStation, EA College Football returning, Mass Effect Legendary Edition details, Gearbox's acquisition, the future of Stadia, and more!
In Bitcast 139, friend of the show and Gaming Beyond the Box panelist HRBomber re-joins the guys to talk about Xbox’s impressive fiscal growth and the continued talk around additional major acquisitions. We also discuss The Medium including our review, Biomutant coming back to life, April and May’s release schedule, and more!
In this Industry Perspectives Chat, Ains sits down with Asa, the Co-Founder of Gameon Daily. The guys discuss gaming media, professionalism, positivity in the community, the adoption rate of VR, and more!
In Bitcast 138, returning guests and friends of the show InsipidGhost from the Xbox Expansion Pass Podcast and Ecjaxson from the Basement Radio Arcade Podcast and Gaming Perspective re-join us! The guys discuss horror games coming back into the spotlight with Resident Evil Village and The Medium, Xbox's strange Live Gold price increase, PlayStation's future plans with PSN and PS Now, and more!
In Bitcast 137 we welcome industry analyst Benji-Sales back to the show while friend of SG and Gaming Beyond the Box panelist Dreadpool joins us for the first time!
The crew discusses the huge announcements from Lucasfilm Games and their potential impact on the industry, the continued discussion around Bethesda and Xbox, CD Projekt Red's focus for Cyberpunk 2077, Nintendo's impressive first quarter lineup, and more!
In this first Industry Perspectives Chat, Ains sits down with Lord Cognito to discuss the early eras of gaming including the culture, arcade scene, and differences between then and now. They then give their insights on gaming today, running a platform, how YouTube has affected gaming media, and more.
The Bitcast is back in 2021 and kicking off the conversation with two friends of the show who are appearing for the first time!
Lord Sovereign from the Iron Lords Podcast and Indie Gamer from The Indie Gamer on YouTube join us as we discuss the games coming early in 2021 - Outriders, The Medium, Monster Hunter Rise, and more. We also discuss Arkane's new IP and upcoming Indie titles to be excited for.
In Bitcast 135 we are joined by close friends of SG, Lord Cognito and Lord Sovereign from LordsofGaming.net and the Iron Lords Podcast.
2020 has been an incredible year for gaming. In this episode we take time to reflect on the best moments of 2020 including our favorite games and the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. We also give deeper impressions of Cyberpunk 2077 and begin to look forward to 2021.
In Bitcast 134, friend of the show Moe from The Backlog Chronicles joins us to talk extensively about Cyberpunk 2077, it's performance issues, and our feelings on it so far. We also talk about the massive Halo Infinite update, The Game Awards, Perfect Dark returning, and more!
In this special Bitcast, we welcome the SG contributors to the show in our biggest episode yet. It's been an amazing journey for SG over the past 5 years and 2020 in particular has shown what can be accomplished when positive content creators come together.
In Bitcast 133, friends of the show Archimedes and Asa from GameOn Daily join the guys to discuss Call of Duty's annual model, Phil Spencer's ask of ending the tribalism in the gaming industry, the early success of the PS5 and Xbox Series consoles, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 132 the guys welcome two new guests and friends of the show. HTK from the Next Level Gaming Show and Leonatis from Gaming Beyond the Box join to discuss the latest Night City Wire and how Cyberpunk 2077 will change the way we look at open-world games, the new 007 project from IO Interactive, our continued experiences with the Xbox Series X and PS5, and more!
In this special next-gen Bitcast, host of the Xbox Expansion Pass podcast Luke Lohr and host of The Trophy Room Joseph Moran join us to celebrate the start of next-gen! We'll be breaking down our experiences with both systems, talking through the launch lineup, likes/dislikes, expectations for 2021, and more!
In Bitcast 130, the guys discuss their thoughts on the latest PS5 details including storage options, backwards compatibility, Miles Morales, and more. They also give you their early Assassin's Creed Valhalla impressions, their final thoughts on Watch Dogs Legion, celebrate N7 day with a Mass Effect announcement, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 129 the guys host a Halloween Special to talk about Watch Dogs Legion kicking off the fall gaming lineup, the latest on next-gen launch games like Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Demon's Souls, and Spider-Man Miles Morales, another Cyberpunk 2077 delay, Far Cry 6's delay, Halo Infinite's development, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 128, Eric Jackson re-joins the guys to discuss the final launch lineup picture for the Xbox Series X/S and the PS5 and what they are planning on doing. We also touch on impressive new technology used by Cyberpunk 2077, Ubisoft's new approach with Ubisoft Connect, new content for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and more!
In Bitcast 127, Bitcast regular Archimedes joins the guys to discuss a busy week in gaming including the details of the new PS5 UI, the list of optimized titles for the Xbox Series X and S at launch, the latest Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire, AC Valhalla deep dive and going gold, and more!
In Bitcast 126, Ains and Dan take it back to a duo show (with chat of course) where they discuss the wealth of PS5 information from the week including the teardown, backwards compatibility, and the YouTube demos. We also touch on Microsoft and Gamestop's deal, Fall Guys Season 2, Xbox's Digital FanFest, and more!
In Bitcast 125, we welcome industry analyst Benji Sales to the Bitcast for the first time to discuss the launch of the next-gen consoles, their game lineups, the market factors, how services will play a role in next-gen, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 124 the guys are joined by host of the Trophy Room PlayStation podcast, Mr. Bad Bit to discuss the massive impact of Xbox buying Bethesda, pre-orders for the Xbox Series consoles and PS5, the launch outlook for both systems, game lineups, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 123, Jez Corden from Windows Central joins the guys to discuss all of the details on the Xbox Series consoles and the PlayStation 5 including game details, backwards compatibility, pricing, messaging, and more!
In Bitcast 122, we go in deep on a wild week of Xbox news. We'll touch on the Series S and its place in the market, the power of the All-Access program, how xCloud fits into the picture, where Xbox will go in 2021, how Sony responds, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 121, Dan is on vacation but Mr. BoomstickXL, Moeqawama, and Gaz from GameonDaily.com join Ains to discuss Ubisoft's next Forward event including Immortals : Fenyx Rising, Mario's 35th Anniversary and Nintendo's approach to it, PlayStation moving more first party titles to PC, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 120, Ains and Dan head back to the duo format to talk about a wild week in gaming including Gamescom Opening Night Live, Call of Duty Cold War, more delays with major games, The Initiative’s Perfect Dark, and how the transition to next-gen is becoming a mess.
In Bitcast 119 we welcome friend of SG GatorSixCharlie to the panel for a packed show in which we discuss Black Myth Wu Kong and the rise in Chinese Game Development, Call of Duty Cold War, the Prince of Persia remake leak, DC FanDome Suicide Squad and Batman games, Deathloop's delay, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 118, HRBomber from Gaming Beyond the Box and InsipidGhost from the Xbox Expansion Pass Podcast join us to break down the known launch lineups of the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 now that Halo has been delayed (and what that means for Xbox as a whole), the battle Epic Games has brought to Apple and Google, Remedy deciding to charge for next-gen upgrades, and more!
In Bitcast 117 artist and friend of Seasoned Gaming, Shaun LaBrie joins the show for the first time to discuss Fall Guys being a hit, PlayStation State of Play reactions, the Justice League announcement, and more. And of course, we celebrate Master Chief for episode 117.
In Bitcast 116, we're joined by first time guest Wandering Dutch to discuss the major news about Halo Infinite, the latest look at Avengers, August gaming events from Xbox, PlayStation, Ubisoft, and more!
In Bitcast 115, we welcome Lord Cognito and King David from the Iron Lords Podcast to join us in breaking down all of the announcements from the Xbox Games Showcase. We'll also touch on our updated impressions of Ghost of Tsushima and what's coming next from SG!
In Bitcast 114, MaDz Gaming joins the crew to talk about the last big release for the PS4 in Ghost of Tsushima, makes their final predictions for the Xbox showcase, talks Xbox Series S, xCloud launch, PS5 production, and more!
In Bitcast 113, Ains and Dan tackle expectations of the Ubisoft Forward event including Watch Dogs Legion, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and Far Cry 6. They also tackle recent comments and investments by Xbox and PlayStation, Halo's return to the limelight, Nintendo's Treehouse coverage of Paper Mario, Ghost of Tsushima expectations, and more!
In this special SG show, the guys dive deep into The Last of Us 2 and their thoughts on the game's direction, writing, gameplay, and more. As an outlet that has repeatedly championed the original Last of Us, does the sequel live up to the hype?
Bert re-joins Ains and Dan while one of the newest SG contributors, Patrick Shields, adds his thoughts as well.
In Bitcast 112, Archimedes re-joins the panel and Logan Meyer from PixelOwl.net joins for the first time to talk through our expectations of the Xbox July Showcase and Fable/Perfect Dark rumors, Ubisoft's event and Far Cry 6 news, the Fallout TV series, and more!
In show 111, Nich Downie from our friends at LordsofGaming.net joins for the first time to chat on Cyberpunk 2077, The Last of Us 2, Halo Infinite tease with Atriox, the Avengers War Table details, and of course a little Diablo 4 and Baldur's Gate 3!
In Bitcast 110 the original three are back together as Bert joins to discuss the launch and our early impressions of The Last of Us 2 along with thoughts on EA Play, Star Wars Squadrons, Cyberpunk 2077's latest delay, new Horizon Forbidden West details, and more!
In Bitcast 109, two first time guests (Fastback from NLG and friend of the show Eric J.) join Ains and Dan to talk about everything PlayStation 5 including the showcase, the console itself, and the games that have been shown. We also touch on The Last of Us 2 reviews, a new Halo Project, Star Wars Squadrons, and more!
In Bitcast 108 SG Contributor Karl Dwyer re-joins the panel to discuss our hopes for the PS5 and Series X launch lineup, the potential of xCloud and Game Pass as direct services, EA games on Steam, remakes and remasters at the end of the generation, Cyberpunk 2077, and more!
In Bitcast 107, Enrique from the Basement Radio Arcade Podcast joins us for the first time to talk about the upcoming PlayStation 5 event and their backwards compatibility plans, Minecraft Dungeons, The Last of Us 2 gameplay, the success of the Witcher and what that means for the future, and more!
In Bitcast 106, PTK Blam from The Shop Podcast joins the panel for the first time as we discuss the Mafia Trilogy re-release, Borderlands 3 reveals, incredible console and game sales figures, fresh rumors, and more!
In Bitcast 105, Bert rejoins the cast as we begin by talking with Tribe Games CEO Charles McGregor who developed Hyperdot.
We then chat about the huge week in gaming including the Unreal 5 tech demo on the PS5, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater returning, Ghost of Tsushima gameplay, Paper Mario, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 104, we welcome back InsipidGhost and Archimedes to discuss all of the new games we saw this week during Inside Xbox. We also talk about the Last of Us 2 story trailer, Nintendo's amazing fiscal results, Mortal Kombat 11 getting a story expansion, a new PGA game, and more!
In Bitcast 103, friend of the show Mr. BoomstickXL joins us to discuss Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Xbox's upcoming Series X showcase, The Last of Us 2 debacle and release date, Summer Game Fest, rumors of returning IPs, and more!
In Bitcast 102, host of the Xbox Expansion Pass Podcast Luke Lohr (InsipidGhost) joins for the first time to discuss the reveal of the Xbox Series S, new games from Xbox Game Studios, Horizon Zero Dawn becoming a trilogy, Grand Theft Auto 6 rumors, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 101, we welcome Mike Mullis from the Original Next Level Gaming Show to join us in discussing what we want from a PS5 reveal event, what our plans on our for the fall, Resident Evil remakes, Crysis returning, and more!
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In this special episode of the Bitcast Bert returns to celebrate reaching 100 episodes and we not only discuss all the gaming news of the week, but also have a few laughs and reflect upon the history of the Bitcast. We also welcome SG contributor Karl Dwyer to the show for the first time!
In Bitcast 99 we take the Bitcast live for the first time and bring along friend of the show Archimedes! We then discuss The Last of Us 2 being delayed again and what that likely means for the industry, updated details on the PS5, Phil Spencer's recent chats on the Series X, new game releases including Resident Evil 3 Remake, and more!
In Bitcast 98 the guys discuss Nier finally coming West, the success of Animal Crossing and the Switch, well known studios signing on with Epic Games, Gears tactics giving XCom vibes, and more!
We also officially launch the new SG Merch that will be supporting Special Effect and Able Gamers. You can find the full details here: https://seasonedgaming.com/merch/
In Bitcast 97 we have some fun with the intro prior to jumping into a long conversation on the Xbox Series X, the PlayStation 5, the differences between them, and what to expect from them. We also chat about DOOM, MLB The Show 20, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Call of Duty, and more!
In Bitcast 96, we talk about E3 going digital due to the Coronavirus and what that means for all of us, Call of Duty Warzone exploding onto the scene, a new Witcher title being confirmed, and more!
In Bitcast 95 the guys chat about the most anticipated titles of 2020, the hype for Ghost of Tsushima, AMD's details on next-gen tech for the PS5 and Series X, a new studio for Stadia led by an industry veteran, and what could be in store for E3.
In Bitcast 94, our friend WilmyHood from Gaming Beyond the Box joins to discuss his gaming history, the frustrations with social media in the gaming community, the Xbox Series X specs, Coronavirus impacting gaming shows, Doom Eternal, and more!
In Bitcast 93, we were extremely happy to welcome a close friend of ours in Cognito from LordsofGaming.net. We discuss his gaming history and then dive into PAX East, Xbox at E3 2020, Sony's pricing and methodology with the PS5, xCloud going to IOS, the continued evolution of Division and Anthem, and more!
In Bitcast 92 the guys discuss 2020 kicking into high gear with March's releases, the industry shakeup with Rod Fergusson and Dan Houser departing their studios, Sony's plans with PS5 marketing, Breath of the Wild 2 possibly taking longer to develop, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 91, there's a ton to discuss including fiscal results for the big three which show just how well the Switch is selling, Resident Evil 8 details, the new Archetype development studio made up of industry all-stars, and a wealth of game updates!
In Bitcast 90, it's a packed show as we discuss Xbox's Asia region ambitions and the future impact of xCloud there, Splinter Cell returning, Witcher mania, our thoughts on how cross-generation games will impact the Series X and PS5, and a lot more.
In Bitcast 89 we tackle Sony not attending E3 and what that means for PlayStation fans, delays to several major games including Cyberpunk 2077 and Avengers, PlayStation games heading to PC, Ubisoft's new methodology for development of their IPs, and more!
Bitcast 88 is a packed show! We discuss the Assassin's Creed Ragnarok leaks, Nintendo's Pokemon Direct, Elden Ring at the Taipei Game Show, Sony's plans with the PS5 and E3, and rant about the lack of understanding Xbox's plan for forward compatibility.
The Bitcast is back for 2020! We discuss some announcements on what's to come in 2020 from Seasoned Gaming, CES and the recent leaks for the Xbox Series X and PS5, a few news items including Vince Zampella taking over DICE LA, and why we're back on Witcher 3!
In our 2019 holiday special we discuss the new Witcher Netflix series and then jump into discussing our favorite titles of 2019 across many different categories.
In Bitcast 85 we discuss the absolutely loaded week of gaming news due to PlayStation's State of Play, Nintendo Indies, and The Game Awards. The Xbox Series X and Hellblade 2 steal the spotlight while we also discuss updates on a load more titles!
In Bitcast 84 we give our predictions for the winners of the The Game Awards, preview PlayStation's State of Play, discuss the details of updates for several titles, and more!
In our Thanksgiving week Bitcast, we give our thoughts on The Game Awards nominees and discuss what we're thankful for.
In Bitcast 82 we discuss the trouble already brewing for Stadia, Half-Life returning, updates for major titles like Borderlands 3 and Halo Master Chief Collection, and discuss the type of game we would make if we could.
In Bitcast 81, we breakdown all of the announcements of X019, discuss Google Stadia's launch plans, give our impressions of Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, and give our final review of Death Stranding.
In Bitcast 80 we chat about the continued changes at PlayStation, what we expect from XO19 in London, the Witcher and Halo TV series, Death Stranding impressions, and more!
In Bitcast 79, the gang is back together to discuss the Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 announcements from Blizzcon, Death Stranding reviews, Luigi's Mansion 3, and more!
For Bitcast 78 we discuss the delays already impacting major titles in 2020, how The Outer Worlds is everything we've been waiting for, and how Modern Warfare redefines Call of Duty.
In Bitcast 77, we discuss the impending release of The Outer Worlds and Modern Warfare, Jedi Fallen Order going gold, our reviews of Ghost Recon Breakpoint and Yooka Laylee, share funny gaming related stories from our community, and more!
Bitcast 76 is the first time since we began the Bitcast that all three cast members were together! We discuss the PS5 details, the remaining major titles of the fall, whether we think Death Stranding or Jedi Fallen Order will review higher, and more!
In Bitcast 75 we discuss the big changes happening at PlayStation and what it could mean for the future, Red Dead Redemption 2 arriving on PC, and more!
In episode 74 we discuss the State of Play and Inside Xbox, one of our most anticipated titles in Last of Us 2, review Borderlands 3, and more!
In Bitcast 73, we discuss the Tokyo Game Show, answer a lengthy listener question, and have our Gears 5 spoilercast.
In episode 72 we discuss Nintendo's most recent Direct, discuss the most over and under rated games of the generation, and give our impressions of Gears 5.
In Bitcast 71 we discuss the Cyberpunk 2077 deep dive, the next Resident Evil, the return of Telltale Games, and more!
In episode 70 we discuss the announcements from Gamescom, Sony buying Insomniac Games, the growth of Yakuza, and the future of Battlefield.
In episode 69 we discuss the lead up to Gamescom, backlash from Apex's Iron Crown event, THQ Nordic reviving classic IPs, Halo Infinite's Creative Director's departure, and more!
In Episode 68, we discuss all the big updates that have come from big games like Anthem, Apex Legends, No Man's Sky and the rumor of a new Resident Evil game. With Gamescom 2019 right around the corner what are we wishing for?
In Bitcast 67, we discuss the importance of Ninja moving to Mixer, EA refusing to put games on the Switch, the state of microtransactions, and try a new format for Name that Game.
In episode 66, we discuss the new Death Stranding character, the possibility of Xbox VR next-gen, a new Batman game, and tests of some upcoming fall titles!
This week the guys discuss the Gears 5 Tech Test, the stunning Witcher show trailer, some more updates in Nintendo's world, and review F1 2019!
And yet again, we have a disastrous Name that Game performance....
In Bitcast 64 we discuss the Switch Lite reveal, our thoughts on it, and Nintendo's outlook for the rest of the year. For some reason we talk about smoking in Gears 5 but then move on to the upcoming Tech Test, Modern Warfare's MP reveal, and Blood and Truth review.
And with Dan and Bert's performance in Name that Game, Ains ponders whether he needs to change the name of the site to something other than "Seasoned" Gaming.
In Bitcast 63 we discuss Nintendo's "hardcore" focus for the Switch, the Gears 5 multiplayer reveal, Turn 10's development on the next Forza Motorsport, review Judgment for the PS4, and more!
In episode 62, our crew returns to discuss Sony's strategy with the PS5, the potential impact of xCloud, and Name that Game returns!
In Bitcast 61, Colt Eastwood joins us to discuss the news of the week including Cyberpunk 2077 expansions, Xbox Scarlett, the rumored Switch Mini, and more!
Ains faced some technical issues at about the 25 minute mark so we apologize for some of the sound quality.
In our post-E3 Bitcast, the crew reflects on E3 2019 as a whole including all of the conferences, the show floor, and the major announcements.
In our final Bitcast prior to leaving for E3, we discuss all of the big titles from this past week including Modern Warfare and Death Stranding, all of the leaks that are happening right up until we record, and our plans for E3 coverage.
In our 2019 E3 special, we give you a preview of every major conference and then do our annual pre-E3 trivia that you can partake in as well!
In Bitcast 58 we discuss the deal Sony has struck with Microsoft for cloud gaming, Call of Duty's shift in development, early E3 leaks, and more!
In Bitcast 57, we discuss Sony's State of Play, Sony Santa Monica's Raising Kratos documentary, the Gears 5 leaks, and more!
In Bitcast episode 56, we catch up after a short break and discuss our predictions for PlayStation's State of Play and Ubisoft's new Ghost Recon, discuss Epic's continued assault on Stream, and have our Days Gone review discussion.
In Episode 55 we discuss the Days Gone release, Titanfall games being put on hold, the financial results for all three major console makers, expectations for E3, and more!
In episode 54 we discuss the PS5 hardware reveal, Xbox Anaconda, the rumors on Ninja Theory's next title, and have our review discussion on Sekiro.
In Bitcast 53, we finally get to talk about Jedi Fallen Order and PSN Name Changes. We also chat on Sekiro and From Software's game designs, the future of Anthem, and Horizon Zero Dawn 2 being mentioned.
In episode 52, we discuss Borderlands 3 and Wolfenstein Youngblood release dates, many rumors including Assassin's Creed Kingdom, Watch Dogs 3, leaked Switch releases, and give our final Division 2 review.
In Bitcast 51 we talk about the unveiling of Borderlands 3 and Borderlands GOTY, PlayStation's State of Play, Sekiro compared to other From Software games, and more!
In the big 5.0, we bring you all the latest news from the week of GDC including Google Stadia, PlayStation State of Play, Cuphead to Switch, and more. We then reflect on podcasting and this console generation for our 50th episode!
In this special episode, friend of the show Alden Bair joins to discuss the games of 2019 so far while Ains is on vacation.
As we approach our 50th official Bitcast, we discuss the leaked video of Battlefield 5's Firestorm mode, PS4 offering IOS Remote Play, Apex Legends hitting a huge milestorm, the MK11 story mode, and more!
In episode 48 we break down all the biggest news including the Pokemon Sword and Shield reveal, Cyberpunk 2077 confirmed for E3, Respawn's Jedi Fallen Order debuting in April, Mortal Kombat 11 leak, and more!
In Bitcast 47, we discuss Reggie retiring from Nintendo, the next generation Xbox rumors including Xbox as a service, review Crackdown 3 and Far Cry New Dawn, and more!
In Bitcast 46 we give our early impressions of the full release of Anthem, discuss Nintendo's Direct, review Apex Legends and Kingdom Hearts 3, and more!
In episode 45 we discuss the huge surprise launch of Apex Legends, offer impressions from The Division 2 and Crackdown 3, theorize on Xbox Live as a service on other platforms, and more!
In Bitcast 44, we discuss the financial results for the Switch, PS4, and Xbox One, we let Bert tell us about Kingdom Hearts 3, review Resident Evil 2, and more!
In Bitcast 43 we discuss the Resident Evil 2 remake, the demo of Anthem, 2018's NPD results, and more!
In Bitcast 42, we discuss all the gory details of the Mortal Kombat 11 reveal, the latest Days Gone trailer, new info on Anthem, and more including Dan’s final review of Gris.
In episode 41, we discuss Bungie departing from Activision, Destiny 2 heading to the Epic Games Store on PC, the Resident Evil 2 demo, and a lot more including our final review on Ashen!
In our first Bitcast of 2019, we reflect on how the platforms performed in 2018 while looking ahead at what to expect in 2019.
In our final episode of 2018, we cover a few final news topics, review Just Cause 4, but mainly reflect on the games that had the biggest impact on us in 2018.
In Bitcast 39, we talk about the leaked Mortal Kombat 11 details, some info on Anthem and Beyond Good & Evil 2, and Bert gives his final review of Super Smash Brothers Ultimate.
In episode 38 we recap all of the major announcements (and no-shows) of The Game Awards, give our final verdict on Red Dead Redemption 2, and crown a new champion of Name that Game.
In episode 37 we discuss Gamestop's financial woes and a slew of new game rumors prior to The Game Awards.
In Episode 36 we discuss our Black Friday purchases, some juicy game rumors, and PS VR including our Beat Saber review.
In episode 35 of the SG Bitcast, we discuss our thoughts on Sony skipping E3 2019, Microsoft giving more digital options, The Game Awards nominees, and more! We also debut our new segment Name that Game.
In this week's episode we introduce our new weekly format, talk about the Xbox's X018 show, discuss our early time with Battlefield V, and Dan gives his final review of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
In Episode 33 of the SG Bitcast, Alden Bair joins us in place of Bert to discuss Black Ops' 4 huge launch, the Days Gone delay and PSN name change fiasco, and we check in on the Game of the Year race prior to Red Dead Redemption 2 launching.
In episode 32 of our Bitcast, we discuss the Harry Potter RPG, a new Diablo, Sony caving on crossplay, the rumored new Switch hardware and thus also have an honest discussion on the Switch's biggest faults.
In episode 31 of our Bitcast, we discuss the PS1 Classic, Nintendo Online, TGS, Red Dead Redemption 2, and more including the good and bad with achievements and trophies.
In episode 30 of the SG Bitcast, we talk Spider-Man, Dragon Quest 11, Cyberpunk 2077 and more along with the franchises we most want to see make a return!
In Bitcast 29, we cover all of the big news from Gamescom and discuss the best games of the generation that can be had for less than $20.
In episode 28 of our Bitcast we discuss Red Dead Redemption 2, Doom Eternal, Smash Brothers Ultimate, and a lot more including the games we believe every gamer should play at least once.
In this Bitcast Special, Ains and Bert reflect on SG's first trip to E3, discuss what they liked best along with some funny moments, and choose their most anticipated games after attending the show.
In Episode 27 of our Bitcast, Ains comments on the absence of SG, we cover the biggest news topics of the week, and we discuss what the future holds for retail gaming outlets like Gamestop.
In our final day of E3 we met with the founder of Pound Technology to discuss their upcoming adapters, we sat down with Rebellion to play through the opening of Strange Brigade, played Spiderman, and more!
Ains and Bert discuss day 2 of E3 including a meeting with Warhorse Studios, Jump, Capybara Games, and a host of titles including Soul Caliber 6, Just Dance 2019, Skull and Bones, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Elder Scrolls Blades, and more!
Bert and Ains their first full day at the E3 2018 conference including the Xbox Experience, the South and West Halls, and hands on time with several games including Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, Black Ops 4, Code Vein, Forza Horizon 4, Ashen, Below, and more!
Before we head out to E3, we talk about a few of the things we'd particularly like to see, what's leaked so far, and then run through our annual E3 predictions game. Dan Rodriguez from Digital Horders joins us once again as well!
In episode 26 of our Bitcast, we briefly discuss Fortnite, Battlefield V, and Call of Duty Black Ops 4 but then give you a full rundown of what to expect from each and every conference planned for E3 2018!
Ains, Bert, and guest Dan Rodridguez talk Red Dead Redemption 2, Fortnite Season 4, Beyond Good and Evil 2, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and more including a reflection on our first year of video game podcasting.
SG Conversations returns with a dicussion on our thoughts on God of War. Together Bert, Ains and special guest Dan Rodriguez from Digital Hoarders, chat about all they've really enjoyed and disliked about the new title in the series.
Spoilers are held to the end and a warning is given prior!
In episode 24 of our Bitcast, special guest Dan Rodriguez joins us to discuss God of War, Xbox's backwards compatibility, and the direction of Sony's first party studios.
In episode 23 of the SG Bitcast, we talk Spiderman, Spyro's return, No Man's Sky, Far Cry 5, and more along with the games highlighting PAX East 2018.
In episode 22 of the Seasoned Gaming Bitcast we discuss Sea of Thieves, God of War, how the releases in the first quarter of 2018 stack up, and Final Fantasy 7 being overrated?
In episode 21 of our Bitcast we discuss all of the wild news we received this week including Black Ops 4, The Division 2, Nintendo's Direct announcements, and more. For our main topic, we counter two commonly made statements across the industry in that the Switch had a great first year and the Xbox has no games.
In episode 20 of the SG Bitcast, we talk about EA Play 2018, Fortnite's 3.0 update, Kingdom Come Deliverance, and how Ubisoft has evolved in the way their support their games.
In episode 19 of our Bitcast we discuss Red Dead Redemption 2, Fortnite, Sony's CEO change, and a lot more including the best games we've never played.
In Episode 18 of our Bitcast, we talk about the major releases in early 2018 and how Xbox Game Pass is going to shake up the industry.
In episode 17 of our Bitcast, we catch up on the early news of 2018 and discuss whether 2017 finally topped 2007 for the best year for gaming ever.
In our latest Seasoned Gaming Special, Ains and Bert discuss their top 5 favorite games of 2017, their honorable mentions, and the games they wanted to get to but didn't!
In our final episode of 2017 we discuss the biggest stories in the gaming industry from 2017 and give our thoughts on our most anticipated titles for 2018.
In episode 15 our Bitcast, we discuss PSX 2017, The Game Awards, and our favorite games of the year.
Our guest for the inaugural episode is Anthony Palma, the CEO of Jump.
As we've covered, Jump has been equated to "The Netflix of Games" and launched on September 19th. With their focus on indie developers and their new approach to game delivery, we've been following Jump closely. Ains sits down with Anthony to discuss how the Jump team was founded, the workings of the platform compared to its competitors, the business model, how it's performing, and its future. Enjoy!
In episode 14 of our Bitcast, we discuss the Battlefront 2 controversy, all of the big Fall releases, and give our opinions on whether or not there are simply too many games nowadays.
In episode 13 of our Bitcast, we talk about Paris Games Week, PUBG, the Kinect's Death, and gush over the Xbox One X as launch day is here!
In episode 12 of our Bitcast, we discuss PUBG, the Xbox One X, rant about GT Sport, and discuss our favorite games of last generation. And better yet, we're doing a giveaway!
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In episode 11 of our Bitcast we talk Cuphead, Forza 7, RDR2, PUBG, Paris Games Week, and a lot more including our thoughts on games as a service.
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In episode 10 of our Bitcast, we talk about Xbox One X pre-orders, crossplay between platforms, PUBG and Fortnite controversy, and look at the cost of remakes and ports for the Nintendo Switch.
In this Seasoned Gaming Conversation, the crew discusses the arguments for and against buying games at launch given the current state of the video game industry.
In episode 9 of our Bitcast we talk PUBG, the SNES Classic, South Parks difficulty slider, and the potential winners and losers of a packed Fall schedule.
With Ains traveling in the UK, Bert covers Gamescom and discusses the news and releases of the week.
In this Conversation, we discuss game subscription services such as Xbox Game Pass, PS Now, Jump, and EA/Origin Access. We talk about their current offerings, how they are impacting the industry, and what it means for the future.
In episode 7 of the Seasoned Gaming Podcast, we discuss news across the industry including Hellblade, Fortnite, No Man's Sky, Night Trap's 25th anniversary, Gamescom and more. We also discuss loot boxes and microtransactions appearing in nearly every new game and what we may see going forward with that model.
In episode 6 of our Bitcast we discuss the news across the industry including Xbox One X preorders, Path of Exile, Doom, Battlegrounds and more. We then discuss the Nintendo Switch's success to date and some of our issues with the system. And as always, we touch on some collectibles and classic games.
On this episode of SG Conversations, we discuss our favorite games of 2017 to date, which ones we feel will be the contenders for Game of the Year, and our most anticipated games of the Fall.
This is the main topic breakout from Episode 5 where we talk about great games that sold poorly and poor games that sold well.
In episode 5 of our Bitcast, we had so much to cover that we broke it into two parts! This episode will cover the news, developer updates, collectibles, and Seasoned reflections as always while we'll provide a separate audio track for our main topic (as it was long this week). The separate main topic looks back on games that were excellent yet sold poorly and games that sold well but were poor.
In episode 4 of the SG Bitcast, we discuss the news across the industry, new releases, review our pre-E3 trivia, and discuss the new consoles that are shaking up traditional generations as we know them in the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X.
In this post-E3 Bitcast, we take time to discuss every E3 conference and share our thoughts on the major announcements and games from the week.
In this special episode of the SG Bitcast, we take a look at some of the top rumors and expectations for E2017, and we say whether or not we will see it in reality. We'll be scoring ourselves and revealing the winner next week in our post E3 Bitcast. As a special guest, SG Contributor Jordan Simmons also joins us!
This week we discuss the latest news across the industry, rumors, the new releases we've been playing, and what we love and hate about E3.
0:00 - Intro and news 37:33 - Developer update 42:38 - Rumors and fake news 48:05 - Upcoming releases 51:50 - Currently playing and gaming collectibles 1:05:45 - Main Topic (E3 likes and dislikes) 1:21:48 - Seasoned Reflections (Onimusha and Rival Schools)
The debut episode of the SG Bitcast covering video game industry news, releases, and what we expect from E3 2017.